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in articles or web sites.  We will cover much and it involves your health and
what is the important as relates to the Gastrointestinal System, the Stomach,
Intestines, Bowel, Colon, Rectum, Anus and the important Immune System.

RESIDENT and TRANSIENT MICROBES

"Among the innumerable living inhabitants of the human gastro-intestinal 
tract, there are both resident microorganisms as well as transient 
or visiting microorganisms.

Both play a direct and vital role in maintaining superior health and 
well-being: and both may very well have an important impact on 
the life span of every individual".

The above is a quote by an M. D.

Now  we will lead into the 16 strains in the FLORA SOURCE product.
You will learn here how to understand what the "contents" listing on
the bottle mean.  Most people are satisfied to "see a listing".  

Most do not know what each item means.

The intent here is to make things clear so that YOU will know and benefit
from that knowledge.  Learn of the good things that each strain does. 

  Also = we want you to know that this reflects the latest and the
best version of FLORA SOURCE.

TRAITS OF THE BODY'S BENEFICIAL RESIDENT

The microorganisms in FLORA SOURCE follow:

  Bifidobacteria longum =

Researchers report in Letters in Applied Microbiology that B. longum was
able to eliminate cancer causing nitrates commonly found in foods and
ingested by humans.  B. longum had a unique property of metabolizing
or degrading nitrates by an intracellular enzymatic activity.

Furthermore, in the journal report that dietary intake of B. longum
significantly inhibits the development and growth of colon, liver and
breast cancers in laboratory animal models.

[Special Note:  Although no claims can be made for curing colon cancer,
certain strains of friendly bacteria have indeed been documented in
 animal studies also possess the ability to counteract cancer-causing
compounds in the colon.]

   Bifidobacterium bifidum                   

  Bifidobacterium Breve    

  Bifidobacterium lactis   

Research studies show B. lactis with significant "immunological" properties.
It resists acid digestion, the action of bile salts and survives intestinal transit
allowing larger numbers to reach the colon.  B. lactis is known to help alleviate
constipation, prevent diarrhea (especially in children) and decrease chronic
inflammation of the sigmoid colon.  In addition, its antimicrobial properties
decrease the effects of negative bacteria, especially clostridia.

   Lactobacillus rhamnosus

L. rhamnosus is one of the most intensely studied probiotic strains.  Its advantages
in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders are well documented. 

It has particularly been associated with the prevention or alleviation of diverse
intestinal disorders such as lactose intolerance, viral and bacterial diarrhea,
adverse effects of abdominal radiotherapy, constipation, inflammatory bowel
disease, and food allergy according to Applied and Environmental Microbiology.

In laboratory animal studies, L. rhamnosus has been shown to inhibit the growth of
colon tumors, especially when supplementation with L. rhamnosus is started before
tumors were induced with a carcinogenic substance.  L. rhamnosus is an organism
of human gastrointestinal tract and can inhibit initiation or early promotion of colon
tumors in rodents providing evidence for its beneficial use inhibiting the formation
of human colon cancers.

Multiple reports in the Canadian Journal of Microbilogy showed that it
demonstrated an increased resistance to yeast infections and urinary tract
infections.  More recently, there has been strong evidence to the link of
lactobacilli vaginal deficiency with sexually transmitted diseases including
AIDS and bacterial vaginosis.  It has also been shown to inhibit growth of a
variety of bacterial species, including streptococci according to the European
Journal of Oral Sciences.  Researcher Brochu, "L. rhamnosus may be
considered s one of the most important lactobacilli, if not the best."

   Lactobacillus salivarius

This particular microorganism has the unique ability to eradicate the dreaded
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria which is now known to be the major
cause of peptic ulcers.  The dreadful H. pylori microorganism interferes with
the normal defenses against stomach acid and / or produces a toxin that con-
tributes to peptic ulcer formation.  The traditional treatment of H. pylori 
infection with antibiotics does not always eradicate the organism and such
treatment is also often accompanied by harmful side effects.

In addition, H. pylori can become resistant to the antibiotics used to eradicate it,
which can create  serious problem later on in treating the infection.  L. salivarius
was discovered by researchers to be able to produce a high amount of lactic
acid and thus completely inhibit the growth of H. pylori and reduce the 
associated inflammatory response.  

It is also effective against pathogenic organisms such as Salmonella typhimurium.

   Lactobacillus casei

This microorganism is reported in Microbiology & Immunology to have the most potent
protective activity against the potentially lethal Listeria bacteria than any other 
beneficial bacteria.  About 30 % of those infected with Listeria die.  Listeria bacteria
 infects shellfish, bids, spiders, and mammals (including cows) in all areas of the world.

It is transmitted to humans by direct contact with infected animals or their secretions,
by breathing infected dust, or through contact with contaminated sewage or soil.
Listeriosis is most commonly transmitted through the consumption of contaminated
dairy products or raw vegetables.  The most common manifestation of Listeriosis is
meningitis (infection of the membranes covering the brain and the spinal cord)
 which if left untreated can result in coma and death.

L. casei is also being studied for its ability to induce an immune response in the genital
mucosa capable of controlling the entry of pathogenic bacteria.  For this reason it is
being studied for use in making a vaccine against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
Reports in the medical journal Cancer Letters shows an inhibiting activity in tumor cells
but it also has a beneficial stimulating activity in normal cells.

   Lactobcillus paracasei

These lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are both acid and bile resistant, and therefore,
 more likely to survive the journey from the mouth through the gastrointestinal
  tract and into the intestines.  

Recent research shows L. paracasei effective in the prevention and treatment of certain
 types of diarrhea.  Additional studies have focused on L. paracasei's ability to
 alter the activity of intestinal microflora, modulate the immune system
and perhaps reduce the risk of some cancers.

  Lactobacillus brevis

Research studies have shown that L. brevis decreases intestinal permeability, improves
intestinal microflora, and has a positive effect on the intestinal immune system.

   Lactobacillus lactis

Lactis are a natural antibiotic, which reduces the ability of pathogenic bacteria
to grow and cause infection.  It is especially effective against the bacteria Listeria
 monorytogenes, which causes severe food poisoning.

   Lactobacillus plantarum

This strain is the dominant bacterial species in most naturally fermented foods.
It is an excellent alternative to antibiotics, and makes use of its potential to
block receptor sites for gram-negative bacteria.

   Lactobacillus acidophilus

By far the most well researched bacterial resident of the small intestine is L. acidophilus.
This is the colonizer, the inhabitant that constitutes the first line of defense against alien
invaders, as well as opportunistic organisms like yeasts, which can take over the area
and spread throughout the body when the defensive occupying forces are weakened.

L. acidophilus bacteria even helps keep your heart healthy by helping to lower the
 levels of cholesterol in your blood.

When L. acidophilus bacteria are present in sufficient numbers, they prevent invading
 pathogens and opportunistic organisms from finding a place along the walls of the
 intestine where nutrients cross into the bloodstream.  If too many harmful bacteria
 manage to set up colonies, nutrient absorption can be blocked.

Fortunately, when the walls are crowded with acidophilus colonizers, there is no room
 for newcomers and no way for opportunistic organisms to exceed their boundaries.

Many studies in both animals and humans have shown that L. acidophilus added to the
diet helps to efficiently lower cholesterol levels in the blood.  In a number of studies
in which rats, pigs, and rabbits were fed L. acidophilus, these animals showed
 a dramatic reduction of blood cholesterol levels.  

It seems as if the friendly bacteria simply "ate" the cholesterol.  

Dr. S. E. Gilliland and his colleagues reported on the study in a paper entitled, 
"Assimilation of Cholesterol by Lactobacillus Acidophilus," published in the February 1985 
issue of Applied and Environmental Microbiology.  Dr. Gilliland showed that when
acidophilus was grown in the presence of cholesterol, some cholesterol actually
 appeared inside the lactobacillus cells while they were growing.  

The scientists were able to confirm this effect by a reduction in the amount of
 cholesterol present in the surrounding growth medium.

Dr. Gilliland stressed the amount of cholesterol added to the culture dishes was not in
excess of quantities normally found in the intestines.  This effect occurred
 only when bile was present but there was no oxygen, the precise conditions
 found in the gastrointestinal tract.

The conclusions reached by Dr. Gilliland was that this ability of Lactobacillus acidophilus,
"would make it possible for the organism to assimilate at least part of the cholesterol
ingested in the diet, making it unavailable for absorption into the blood."

A similar action could be expected on cholesterol that is manufactured in the human
body which has actually been demonstrated in many human and animal studies.

Lactobacillus brevis

   Lactobacillus bulgaricus

Although L. bulgaricus is a transient bacteria, not a colonizer, it is a great help to the
resident bacteria that set up colonies in your intestines.  It is especially "famous" for
 alleviating digestive problems (including acid reflux) and taming a  runaway appetite,
 everyone can benefit greatly from it.  L. bulgaricus is recommended for overall support
 of the friendly bacteria, enhanced digestibility of milk products and other proteins, 
production of natural antibiotic substances, inhibition of undesirable organisms,
 maximum effectiveness without disrupting friendly bacteria,
 and effective immune enhancement.

This important microorganism has been extremely well researched by many
recognized scientists and has proven to be an extremely beneficial addition to the body.

Researchers have established that L. bulgaricus synthesizes a natural antibiotic
substance that has a wide spectrum of activity.  It has been used successfully for many
years by Bulgarian doctors to treat such gastrointestinal disorders as enterocolitis.

L. bulgaricus has been used to treat patients who were struggling with the after-
effects of taking broad-spectrum antibiotics for long periods of time.  These patients
suffered from diarrhea, a common consequence when antibiotics cause a die-off of
beneficial intestinal bacteria.  They also suffered from severe herpes simplex lesions  
in the mouth , as well as some types of non-viral mouth ulcers that often accompany
the herpes virus.  They were given L. bulgaricus four times daily and all of 
the patients improved; both the diarrhea and mouth lesions disappeared.

In another study 64 patients with vaginal herpes (herpes simplex labialis), 97 with
mouth lesions (aphthous stomatitis), 13 with ulcers of the cornea (dendritic ulceration),
and six with genital herpes (herpes progenitalis) were give daily supplementation of
L. bugaricus.  Genital herpes was  eradicated in all patients.

For vaginal herpes, the beneficial bacteria achieved a 95 % success rate; 24 were
much improved and in 37 of the 64 patients the vaginal herpes was eradicated.
For most, the benefits came within three days.  Only three patients  showed no change.

The success rate in those patients with herpes in their mouths was around 80 %; 
37 were much improved, in 40 or 97 patients it was eradicated, and 20 
showed no change.  Improvements were noted within 24 hours, and the 
lesions disappeared  within four days for the 80 % who were helped.

Most people are unaware that herpes can infect the cornea of the eye, but it can.
The success rate here was 46 %, in the 13 patients treated it was eradicated
in six.  Researchers emphasized the importance of continuing 
supplementation with this beneficial effect.

   Streptococcus thermophilis

The antioxidant Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) has been isolated in S. thermophilis
in a study  performed at the North Carolina State University and reported in
Applied and Environmental Microbiology.  Superoxide Dismutase is an antioxidant
naturally occurring in vegetable and has been frequently recommended by some
physician for the pain associated with arthritis.

Antioxidants not only search for harmful free radicals in the body, they destroy
them when they find them.  The antioxidant activity of S. thermophilis scavenges
the  body for the free radicals which increase in the body as a result of aging, stress,
antibiotics, and the  consumption of sugar, chlorinated water, other  chemicals 
and toxins present in the Standard American Diet (SAD).

S. thermophilis displays anti-tumor activity,  especially as related to colon cancer
cell growth according  to studies reported in the journal Carcinogenesis.

Additional studies reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association
shows the efficacy of this particular bacteria when treating diarrhea
 as well as intestinal and vaginal infections.

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